What are ways to respond if someone intimates that you are fickle, a tease, wishy-washy, or not to be taken seriously?

A tree is just a tree. It gets to be itself and grow how it needs to. It gets to change its mind and grow towards the light without being humiliated or criticized into conformity or submission. Women are like trees. We are strong and rooted in connection to others and to family, especially children. We are compassionate and can offer shade and beauty to those around us. We are nurtured by emotionally by the people and beauty around us.??